Bible Dictionary
Ahohite
An Ahohite was a descendant of Ahoah. Several Ahohites served as distinguished warriors and officers under David and Solomon.
Definition
Ahohite is a patronymic designating descendants of Ahoah. The term is applied to Dodo, Eleazar son of Dodo, and Zalmon, men associated with David’s and Solomon’s military organization.
Biblical Usage
The Ahohites named in the records were distinguished warriors or officers. Eleazar was among David’s mighty men, while Dodo and Zalmon are also connected with military service.
Historical Background
The family appears to have been strongly represented in military affairs. The form is derived from Ahoah, a son of Bela of Benjamin.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
An epithet applied to Dodo, one of Solomon’s captains (1 Chr. 27:4); to his son Eleazar, one of David’s three mightiest heroes (2 Sam. 23:9; 1 Chr. 11:12); and to Zalmon, one of the thirty (2 Sam. 23:28; 1 Chr. 11:29), from their descent from Ahoah.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
[Ahoah]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-ho'-hit ('achochi): A patronymic employed in connection with the descendants of AHOAH (which see) such as Doda (2Sa 23:9) or Dodo (1Ch 11:12), Ilai (29) or Zalmon (2Sa 23:28), and also Eleazar, son of Dodo (1Ch 11:12). The family must have been fond of military affairs, for all the above were officers in David and Solomon's armies.</p>